Has Dear Hongrang been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Summary
Dear Hongrang is the latest Netflix Original show from South Korea. This period K-drama has everything from forbidden romance and memory loss to family drama and murders.
Netflix determines whether to renew a show based on various factors such as completion rate, viewership numbers, production costs, and more.
As of now, there's no news regarding the renewal of Dear Hongrang, but we look at the possibility of a Season 2.
Dear Hongrang is another exciting Netflix Original K-drama that graced our screens this year. This period drama has everything from forbidden romance and memory loss to family drama and murders.
Based on the novel 'Tangeum: Swallowing Gold' by Jang Da-hye, the 11-episode season stars Lee Jae-wook, Jo Bo-ah, Jung Ga-ram, Uhm Ji-won, Park Byung-eun, Kim Jae-wook and more. It is helmed by director Kim Hong-seon who is known for thrillers like Money Heist Korea, Voice and The Guest.
With shocking revelations and plot twists, the season finale will have viewers on the edge of their seats.
If you're watching the first season and want to know if there will be a second, this article has all the details you're looking for.
Here's everything we know:
What is Dear Hongrang Season 1 about?
The K-drama follows the Sim family during the Joseon era, where they rise up courtesy of their work in the art world. Tragedy befalls them when their son, Hong-rang disappears, only to return a decade later with no memory of who he is. On top of that, he is no longer a nobleman but an assassin who has no patience for his so-called family.
His half-sister, Jae-yi's relief is short-lived as she doesn't believe the man in front of him is the same Hong-rang who had protected her from the abusive matriarch. She takes it upon herself to uncover the truth which causes problems for Hong-rang who has his own secret mission that he must tend to. In the midst of it all, their adoptive brother, Mu-jin is enlisted by the matriarch to look into Hong-rang's disappearance.
We have extensive coverage of Dear Hongrang on the site, including recaps for all episodes. You can find those HERE!
Has Dear Hongrang Been Renewed for Season 2?
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn't renewed Dear Hongrang for Season 2.
While the Korean TV industry is changing its format, we are yet to see multiple-season K-dramas as the norm. Sure, we have multiple seasons of Netflix Original K-dramas like Sweet Home and Squid Game, but it honestly depends on the streaming platform and if South Korean productions are interested in picking up the show for a season 2.
Netflix also tends to look at views and drop-off rates before renewing or cancelling the show, along with the critical success. Some shows are instantly renewed like One Piece and Bridgerton while others take years such as The Watcher and The Victim's Game.
But there is hope for now since Dear Hongrang has not been labelled as a limited series.
What do we know about Dear Hongrang Season 2?
Not much is known about Dear Hongrang Season 2 at the moment, given that it has not been greenlit. We will most likely not get another season as the show covers all of the source material. But if by some miracle, Dear Hongrang is renewed, it could follow the aftermath with the next chapter of Jae-yi's life.
If the show does return, you can expect a season with approximately 10-11 episodes, each lasting around an hour. However, nothing is confirmed yet, but we'll be sure to update this page as soon as any new information comes in.
Would you like to see Dear Hongrang return for a second season? Or do you think the story has run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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